Becky Places Five-Year Property in Service During June 2014 Using

question 5

Multiple Choice

Becky places five-year property in service during June 2014 using the half-year convention.Depreciation is $1,500 under the 150% declining balance method and $2,000 under 200% declining balance.Becky uses the 150% declining balance method for regular income tax purposes.What is the amount of Becky's AMT adjustment?

• A)$0
• B)$1,500 positive adjustment
• C)$500 positive adjustment
• D)$500 negative adjustment

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Definitions:

Support Price

A price level set by governments in order to maintain the market price of a good or service at a particular minimum level to protect producers.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service versus what they actually pay, measuring the benefit to consumers from participation in the market.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded equals the quantity supplied, resulting in market equilibrium.

Consumer Surplus

The variance between the amount buyers are ready to spend on a good or service and the amount they actually pay.